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Are Pulmonary Function Tests Advisable For Diagnosing COPD?
Question: I have COPD. Are to have a Pulmonary function test. What will it show.?
Brief Answer:
The capacity of your lungs to breath in and out the amount of air
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM.
I can understand your concern
Pulmonary function tests are important in COPD patients because :
They are the main test which can diagnose and grade COPD
They are the main tool to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment.
According to the history you are in oxygen therapy 24/7.
Nevertheless you should do pulmonary function tests for evaluating your lung function which means the lung volumes or the capability of your lungs to breath in and out the amount of air.
After having the result the pulmonologist will decide about your further treatment to add something or to reduce it.
So take care
Feel free to ask me again
Dr.Jolanda
The capacity of your lungs to breath in and out the amount of air
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM.
I can understand your concern
Pulmonary function tests are important in COPD patients because :
They are the main test which can diagnose and grade COPD
They are the main tool to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment.
According to the history you are in oxygen therapy 24/7.
Nevertheless you should do pulmonary function tests for evaluating your lung function which means the lung volumes or the capability of your lungs to breath in and out the amount of air.
After having the result the pulmonologist will decide about your further treatment to add something or to reduce it.
So take care
Feel free to ask me again
Dr.Jolanda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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